Generations of Texas history, commerce, and entrepreneurship encapsulate Varner-Hogg Plantation State Historic Site, which tells the stories of the many families, both enslaved and not, who worked to build Texas. Over its 134-year history, the site hosted sugarcane production, cattle ranching, and oil drilling as it transitioned through the ownership of the Varners, the Pattons, and the Hoggs.
Learn more about Varner-Hogg
Hours
Wednesday to Sunday
9 a.m.–5 p.m.
Tickets
Adult $10
Senior/Veteran/Teacher/First Responder $8
Child (6-17) $5
Child (5 and under) Free
Family (2 adults & 1 child) $22, each additional child $1
Admission provides access to both Levi Jordan and Varner-Hogg Plantations
Programs
Public Tours
Special Events
School Programs
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Plan Your Visit
Visitors have several options when visiting the historic Varner-Hogg Plantation.
Varner-Hogg Plantation History
In 1824, Virginia native Martin Varner became one of 297 grantees who received a league of land from Stephen F. Austin and established his homestead in present-day Brazoria County.
Rental Cottage
Guests can enjoy the tranquil scenery of Varner Creek while relaxing in the cottage’s front porch rocking chairs.
Events at Varner-Hogg Plantation
Candlelight Christmas
Saturday 4 p.m. - 8 p.m.A Christmas tour exploring 134 years of history of those both enslaved and free.
A Chef and Their Tools: A Crash Course on Cast Iron Care
Saturday 10 a.m. - 12 p.m.Join us for an exploration of enslaved chefs and their shaping of American cuisine. Enslaved chefs like Hercules Posey and James Hemmings used cast iron pots and pans everyday to create fine meals. During this program you will also learn about how to restore cast iron and keep it in tip-top shape!
Levi Jordan & Varner-Hogg Plantations Virtual Book Club
Thursday 6 p.m. - 8 p.m.Ima Hogg: The Governor's Daughter by Virginia Bernhard This is the story of Ima Hogg, the only daughter of Governor James Stephen Hogg. Ima was born in 1882 and died in 1975 at the age of 93, and she became a legend in her own right. Ima attended the University of Texas, studied music in New York City, and was a beneficiary of her father’s investment in the oil boom in West Columbia, Texas. Ima devoted much of her life to the enrichment of the educational and cultural life of Texas and gave her house and Early American art and furniture collection at the Varner-Hogg Plantation State Historic Site to the people of Texas in 1958.
Varner-Hogg Plantation in the Blog
Rachel's Story
Learn more about Rachel Patton, a remarkable enslaved woman who lived at the Patton Plantation.
Artifact Spotlight: Ginger Beer Bottles
Learn about the history of ginger beer and artifacts that were recovered from the Levi Jordan and Varner-Hogg Plantations.
Plantations' Past
Since Texas’ colonization, people of African descent have been contributing to the state and its history. With their arrival in Texas as early as 1528, African Americans—whether enslaved or free—were instrumental in settling Spanish Texas.
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